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18 | DiscoverNorthwestArkansas.com | Sunday, July 29, 2018 Since debuting as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals in 2008, the AA baseball affiliate of the Kansas City Royals continues to grow in popularity around the region. "We're really happy with the way we've been received," said Justin Cole, vice president and general manager of the team. "e Arvest Ballpark is a great asset to us. It's a great facility. It's so well thought-out and well built. It's great for the fans. It's great for the team. ere is not a bad seat in the house." Fans flock to the ballpark to watch the team play 70 home games each season. For good reason: ey're winners. e Naturals have made the playoffs seven times in 10 seasons and have won a Texas League Championship. eir title season was in 2010. at team featured current Royals' stars Mike Moustakas for the first-half of the year along with Danny Duffy for the second half of the season, according to Naturals management. Attendance is steady with 156,277 fans attending games during the first 35 home games of the 2018 season. e Naturals show no sign of slowing down, or going anywhere. e game experience includes activities for families and kids, giveaways and affordable concessions. On the field, the team has a history of fielding future Major League stars. "A lot of the Royals top prospects make their way through here," Justin said. "Some of the players who were on their world championship team (in 2015) played here. ere were 13 players of the 25 on their championship team roster who played in Northwest Arkansas. If they play well here they are on their way to the major leagues." Homerun for NWA Naturals keep crowds happy, coming back for more By Dave Woods | DiscoverNorthwestArkansas.com Special to DiscoverNorthwestArkansas.com From its humble beginnings in a little house on U.S. 71, Lindsey & Associates Real Estate, started by Jim Lindsey and J.W. Gabel in 1972, currently has locations in Fayetteville and Rogers and more than 200 agents. Lindsey Management Co., Inc., now manages almost 40,000 apartment homes and 42 golf courses in 8 states. Real Estate Rigo Gomez, Senior Vice President and Designated Executive Broker for Lindsey & Associates Fayetteville Offi ce said, "Our agents and employees are grateful for the many opportunities that our clients and customers place in their hands. "Our continued devotion to superior client service and a customer fi rst attitude is a promise we fulfi ll every day, an oath that our agents have adhered to since our modest beginnings in 1972." Suzett Sparks, Managing Broker and Senior Vice President for the Rogers offi ce, said Lindsey is the perfect combination of great ownership, the best agents and a dedicated staff . She said the Lindsey family is dedicated to providing full service to its agents and clients. "Whether it is advertising, temporary housing or an unsurpassed honest and ethical approach to business, Lindsey and Associates will not be outdone," she said. " at, in addition to the most knowledgeable, caring agents, sets us apart from any competitor." Gomez said Lindsey & Associates has the most knowledgeable, experienced and best-trained agents in Northwest Arkansas, which is a direct result of training that is based on the teachings of client loyalty and professionalism set forth by Jim Lindsey. "Our agent expectation is that our clients get the best experience they can get when looking to buy or sell a home — our agents treat each client as their only one," Gomez said. "Our accomplishments are the direct result of teamwork, dedication to client support and an expectation of honest dealings with our client base." At Lindsey.com, potential home buyers or sellers can view all listings in Northwest Arkansas. Apartments and golf courses Lindsey Management Co., Inc. began its rental property management in 1985 and manages unfurnished or furnished apartment homes as well as fully-equipped executive suites, to suit a wide variety of needs and budgets throughout Arkansas and six surrounding states. ere are also 42 golf courses ranging from 9-hole Par 3 to Championship 18 and 27-Hole courses. Lewel McCutcheon, Vice President and Director of Marketing, says the company is a leader in the management of multi-family housing, executive suites, and golf courses throughout the South and Midwest regions, and their focus is to give residents the opportunity to enjoy fabulous amenities and to truly "love where they live and play!" While most communities have a pool, fi tness center and a clubroom with a fi replace, some off er special benefi ts such as free unlimited golf, unlimited tanning, use of a whirlpool and sauna, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, hiking trails, game rooms and business centers. Golf lovers in Northwest Arkansas will appreciate the communities that are built around lush, challenging 9-hole courses. Unlimited golf privileges are available to residents at e Links & e Greens at Fayetteville, e Greens at Lakeside Village in Fayetteville, e Links at Springdale, e Links at Lowell, e Greens on Blossom Way in Rogers and in Bentonville, e Links at Rainbow Curve, e Links at Bentonville and e Trails at Bentonville. One or two bedroom apartments at most communities feature a full set of appliances, including a washer and dryer, refrigerator, range, dishwasher and disposal. Each community has on-site managers with offi ces open seven days a week. Photos, rates and fl oor plans for all apartment communities managed by Lindsey Management Co., Inc. are available online at LindseyManagement.com, as well as golf course locations and information. Lindsey excels in real estate, apartments, golf courses SPONSORED CONTENT Get social: Go to facebook.com/naturals to learn more about the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, for a game schedule and promotions.